How far is Buffalo, NY from Stockton, NY?

The driving distance from Buffalo, NY to Stockton, NY is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.32 mi
01h 12m
Flight
46.21 mi
74.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.21 mi
Kilometers
74.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.32 mi
Kilometers
90.64 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stockton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Buffalo
Sun, Apr 19, 2:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buffalo
2026-04-19T00:29
Arrive Stockton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buffalo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brant
NY

Human settlement in New York, United States of America

From Buffalo
28.1 mi
00h 36m
To Stockton
28.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph W
Destination
47°F
Sunday

Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Buffalo and Stockton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buffalo and Stockton.

  1. 1

    Start on Niagara Square

    31 m · 3 sec · Niagara Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Perkins Drive

    98 m · 16 sec · Perkins Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Elmwood Avenue

    607 ft · 19 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on South Elmwood Avenue

    71 m · 9 sec · South Elmwood Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Buffalo Skyway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Buffalo Skyway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamburg Turnpike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hamburg Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Lake Shore Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Lake Shore Road

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward NY 179 East: Woodlawn Beach, State Park

    879 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Milestrip Expressway

    1287 ft · 17 sec · Milestrip Expressway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Milestrip Expressway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Milestrip Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Milestrip Road

    1005 ft · 26 sec · Milestrip Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1550 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Erie

    888 ft · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    34.9 mi · 40 min · New York State Thruway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 60: Dunkirk, Fredonia

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Bennett Road

    1 km · 45 sec · Bennett Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    35 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout

    133 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Highway 60

    7.1 mi · 8 min · State Highway 60

  20. 20

    Continue on North Main Street

    1839 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Maple Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Cassadaga-Stockton Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Cassadaga-Stockton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on East Railroad Avenue

    845 ft · 26 sec · East Railroad Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Buffalo and Stockton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
34.9 mi · 62%
State Highway 60
7.07 mi · 13%
Buffalo Skyway
4.75 mi · 8%
Cassadaga-Stockton Road
1.98 mi · 4%
Milestrip Expressway
1.39 mi · 2%
Hamburg Turnpike
1.17 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

34.9 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brant
00h 36m from Buffalo
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers leaving Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Stockton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buffalo to Stockton?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Buffalo and 28.1 miles from Stockton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.98 one way or $15.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Snow Showers around Buffalo and Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Stockton.

Stop Ideas Near Brant

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brant, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brant.

BUS

Dunkirk, New York

28 mi away
411 Central Ave.
BUS

Fredonia, New York

31 mi away
1 State University of New York
RAIL

Buffalo–Exchange Street

34 mi away
75 Exchange Street
RAIL

Buffalo–Depew station

43 mi away
55 Dick Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buffalo and Stockton. Straight-line distance: 46.21 mi (74.36 km).

Buffalo

#1 Buffalo

The second most populous city in New York.

Population254,479
Coordinates42.8864500, -78.8783700
Altitude183
CountryUnited States
Stockton

#2 Stockton

Human settlement in Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Population2,058
Coordinates42.3175600, -79.3558800
Altitude404
CountryUnited States
Start: Buffalo (-78.87837, 42.88645)
End: Stockton (-79.35588, 42.31756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.98
Round trip
$15.96
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.98 $15.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.92 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.35
Diesel $4.69 $9.34 $18.68

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buffalo and Stockton. The current time is 00:29:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.